The Columbia County Sheriff’s Office participates in the National Standardized Child Passenger Safety Program.

The Sheriff's Office has Child Passenger Safety Technicians coordinated by Deputy Sheriff Wendy Guntert, who is also a Technician. The Sheriff's Office technicians have successfully completed the Safe Kids Worldwide National Standardized Child Passenger Safety Training.

Child passenger safety checks and/or installations need to be by appointment only at the Public Safety Facility except for those special events advertised throughout the year. To have your child's car seat installation checked, or if you need help installing your car seat by one of our certified CPS technicians, please call 518-828-3358 ext. 1293, Pat Abitabile at the Columbia County Health Department and leave your information so that an appointment can be made.

The Columbia County Public Safety Facility is located at 85 Industrial Tract, Hudson, New York 12534.

NOTICEEFFECTIVE NOVEMBER 24, 2009: Pursuant to NYS Law, all children under the age of 8 must be restrained in an appropriate child restraint system while riding in a motor vehicle.

An Appropriate child restraint system is one that meets the child's size and weight and the specifications of the manufacturer of such system.

A child restraint system may be a child safety seat, harness, vest or a booster seat.